Grays Harbor Paper closing Hoquiam mill
Grays Harbor Paper has shut down its mill in Hoquiam, putting a dour end to what had been a success story for 18 years. 240 workers are losing their jobs. Many were shocked by the announcement,...
View ArticleHoquiam Loggers Playday T-shirt mocks bin Laden
HOQUIAM, Wash. — The Loggers Playday community festival in Hoquiam is raising eyebrows with a T-shirt mocking Osama bin Laden. It's a cartoon of bin Laden tied to a log with the caption "Osama Bin...
View ArticleIn Grays Harbor County, High School Rivalry Helps Feed Hungry
If you drive through Grays Harbor County, it’s easy to notice the darkened storefronts and empty homes that signal the area’s economic struggles. But in the county with a poverty rate that's twice the...
View ArticleBattered Coastal Paper Mill Now Closed For Good, Faces Demolition
A paper mill in Hoquiam has had its share of ups and downs over the past seven years.It was a major employer and once even referred to as the “greenest” paper mill in the country. It was also a symbol...
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